• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  crucial to ensure effective pollination to support crop production and maintain high yields for growers. To ensure a positive result, it is crucial to protect [...] pollination may stop due to damage to the hive. Bumblebees therefore need to keep cool in hot summer conditions to be able to function optimally and carry [...] advise growers to protect the hive from direct sunlight and to place it in a cool spot. There are various methods available for growers to do so: Right placement

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  the cold conditions to maintain their productivity. We understand the importance of creating the ideal conditions for bumblebees to thrive and optimize [...] pollination activity and climate To achieve the best pollination results, it's essential to allow the majority of bumblebees to focus on their pollination [...] will remain inside or around the hive to incubate the brood. It's crucial to protect the brood during such conditions to avoid damage Keep in mind that the

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  production costs. For this reason, the increased harvest cycle, better fruit quality and a safe environment for workers contribute significantly to a profitable [...] diseases, making it a benchmark in know-how in the production of peppers. The harvest cycle for peppers varies according to region and production conditions. [...] pest control has helped us to have a better yield by lengthening the harvest weeks. We have managed to reach 42 weeks thanks to the fact that agrochemical

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 10, 2024

  We do it together. To innovate, to bring something new to the market, that’s in our genes. The commitment to finding solutions for growers – it was our [...] during the years. Pests were increasingly resistant to chemical agents, so growers were actively seeking alternative solutions for pests and diseases. At the [...] imposed higher requirements for stricter control of chemical residues on fruit and vegetables. This forced growers to look for safe solutions, and we were

• How Does Buzz Pollination Work?

  July 10, 2024

  sound energy to agitate particles), which may be misleading, as the sound they make does not contribute to pollen extraction. It is important to note, only [...] access to certain pollinators, specifically honeybees. Honeybees require four times more visits to transfer the same amount of pollen compared to a buz [...] some types of bees to vibrate flowers more efficiently, ensuring a more pollinated flower. This vibration facilitates an increased pollen transfer on each

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  April 16, 2025

  are still many more to discover, ” he says. “ We will continue to innovate and adapt. That’s the only way to stay ahead .” This drive to innovate paid off [...] challenges with confidence. “ Our mission is to provide real, reliable solutions—not just for today, but for the future. ” Finding balance At the heart of [...] people said that biological control was only for the high-tech greenhouses in the north of Europe. Not for us. ” But things changed. And Koppert was at

• Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly control

  Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy Safe for users Leaves no residue, which helps you to meet increasingly demanding supply chain requirements Short pre-harvest [...] Whitefly is a common pest that can cause significant damage to crops and plants. An effective method for controlling whiteflies is through the use of entomopathogenic [...] biological solution for a range of pests, including whiteflies that are foundin greenhouse cucumber, pepper, and ornamental plants. How Mycotal works When

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  have been released and they get right down to doing their job.’ A tense moment Sjaak van Dijk switched over to Spidex Vital at the start of February. ‘I [...] crop, an even better beneficial is always welcome. That was the reason for me to try the new product.’ Pest control starts sooner So far, Spidex Vital has [...] more rapidly.’ A sense of calm on the farm The increased effectiveness of Spidex Vital is a major advantage for Sjaak van Dijk. ‘As already mentioned, spider

• Bumblebee Pollination Information For Canadian Fruit Crops

  June 11, 2024

  vosnesenskii) to our product line in 2021, now allowing us to sell QUADS within British Columbia. To ensure a high fruit yield, it is important to note that [...] honeybee colonies across Canada, and increasingly, growers are turning to commercially lab reared bumblebee hives to fill this gap in their pollination needs [...] and highbush types are self-pollinating, but pollinators increase fruit weight, due to increased pollen deposit from bees. They also get an additional yield

• Supplementary Feeding for Biological Control: A Complete Guide

  July 24, 2024

  need to be re-applied weekly or bi-weekly. The return on investment needs to be much higher for crops where additional application labor is used to apply [...] In a world striving for sustainable agricultural practices, the search for eco-friendly and long-term solutions to pest problems has intensified. Biological [...] of supplementary feeding for biologicals, the pros and cons, types of feeding products available, and provides insights on how to apply them effectively